The official death toll from the Venezuelan earthquakes rose to 1,430 as search operations intensified.
Tag: Earthquake
This Week in Science: An Earthquake Shift, a Black Hole First, And More!
A weekly science roundup covered tectonic movements in California and the first observation of a dormant black hole.
Iran Repeats Warnings After Venezuela Earthquake Relief Ships Enter Disputed Hormuz Route
Iranian authorities used the opportunity to restate territorial claims over maritime transit routes as international relief shipping sought to reach Venezuela.
Venezuela Earthquake Severely Damages 13 Hospitals Overwhelming Underfunded Health System
Jorge Rodriguez reported that 13 healthcare facilities across Venezuela sustained structural damage leaving the already chronically underfunded system unable to cope.
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 920 With Over 50000 Missing Across Coastal States
National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez confirmed the official death toll and said rescue operations were still actively searching through collapsed buildings.
Strong Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Near Mount Fuji No Tsunami Warning Issued
A seismic event in the Fuji Five Lakes area in Yamanashi Prefecture injured six people and prompted Japanese authorities to monitor the volcano’s status.
Venezuela Earthquake Causes $6.7 Billion in Direct Damage Says UN Estimate
The United Nations released a preliminary figure estimating direct economic losses from the June 24 double earthquake across northern Venezuela.
Why the Venezuela Earthquake Is a Test of Maduro’s Legitimacy
Opinion piece arguing the political fragility of Venezuela’s acting government is being exposed by its disorganised disaster response.
The Venezuela Earthquake and the Limits of International Aid
Human interest piece on how Venezuela’s political isolation complicates the delivery of disaster relief from the US and other nations.
US Military Rushes Aid to Venezuela After Earthquake Sending Ships and Aircraft
US Southern Command surges forces to bring airlift logistics and lifesaving capabilities to Venezuela at Defense Secretary Hegseth’s direction.